STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Published November 14, 2012 · Recall initiated: November 14, 2012
What's the hazard
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness.
What to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- PRIUS
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2004 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2009 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2006 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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